POLK COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A single-car crash on the East Mixmaster in Des Moines left one person dead and three others injured early Saturday morning. Twenty-year-old Taylor Babcock was killed in the crash. Twenty-one-year-olds Kelcey Perry, Brandon Bryant and 20-year-old William Hoyle were all taken to hospitals. There’s no word on their conditions.

EDDYVILLE, IA (IRN) – New developments have surfaced in Monday’s deadly crash near Eddyville that claimed the life of a Wilton, Iowa man. KTVO-TV reports authorities are now charging the driver, Jacob Anthony Ross, 29, of Eddyville, in connection with a burglary that occurred earlier that night. Ross allegedly stole auto parts and a water pump from a property in Eddyville, and then fled the scene. He lost control of his stolen truck, and the impact killed his passenger, Jessie Parker, 28, of Wilton.

SAINT CHARLES, IA (IRN) – A Clive Fire Department lieutenant’s home in Saint Charles was engulfed in flames. Now, the only thing left standing is the chimney. KCCI-TV reports Lt. Gerrit Foreman’s home was destroyed Saturday morning while his wife and children were home. Luckily, his family got out safely, but their belongings and home are ashes. Assistant Chief Brian Helland says, “he’s the first person that will drop anything and come help you…he’s done that for years. It’s just in his personality and it’s who he is.”

MANHATTAN, KS (IRN) – Iowa State fell to Kansas State in football 27-17. Yet, they are still bowl-bound, and they find out their upcoming bowl opponent Dec. 8.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines voters will head to the polls Tuesday to select a mayor and two city council members. The runoff election, which was required after none of the candidates secured more than 50% of the vote total in the Nov. 5 general election, will cost taxpayers an estimated $85,000.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – In the case of a triple homicide that occurred in July, the state is calling an 8-year-old to testify against his father. KCCI-TV reports Marvin Esquivel-Lopez was charged with three counts of first-degree murder after police said he killed 29-year-old Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, her 11-year-old daughter, Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, and her 5-year-old son, Ever Jose Mejia-Flores. J.E., the 8-year-old son of Esquivel-Lopez, is an eyewitness. The woman and children were each shot in the head twice.

JASPER COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Two are dead and one is injured after a vehicle crashed in Jasper County on Friday. Dallis Harrison, 23, of Newton, was driving at approximately 7 a.m. and, for “unknown reasons,” rolled several times. Harrison and Isaiah Eilander, 16, of Garwin, were ejected. Kylie Eilander, 15, of Garwin, remained in the vehicle, and suffered serious injuries. She was transferred to a hospital by an ambulance. No one was wearing a seat belt.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A woman who stole thousands of dollars from the Open Bible Churches organization in the Des Moines area has been given a suspended prison sentence and forgiveness by the organization’s leaders. The Des Moines Register reports 55-year-old Michelene Kinning was sentenced to two years’ probation and a suspended 10-year prison term. She also paid more than $154,000 in restitution.

LINCOLN, NE (IRN) – The Hawkeyes managed to hold off the Cornhuskers to pick up its 9th win of the season. Ihmir Smith-Marsette scored twice early for the Hawkeyes, as Iowa jumped out to a 24-10 lead at the half. Nebraska would use a 14-point third quarter to tie the game. Keith Duncan hit the game winner leaving one second on the clock from 48 yards out.

FORT DODGE, IA (IRN) – Officials are investigating after a Fort Dodge restaurant caught fire early Thursday morning. Crews responded to a structure fire at the Casablanca Steak House at 4:30 a.m. Firefighters saw flames shooting from the roof at the rear of the building when they arrived. No one was injured.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa State Patrol is deploying extra enforcement to combat the deadliest holiday on the road. The Iowa State Patrol reports four people died in 2018 on Iowa roads during Thanksgiving and two of the accidents were alcohol related.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A family of eight had to evacuate their Cedar Rapids home Thanksgiving due to a fire on their stove. KGAN-TV reports the fire was contained to the kitchen, but it did sustain heavy damage. There were no injuries.

LINCOLN, NE (IRN) – A nurse practitioner from Iowa and a Nebraska farmer who died trying to rescue motorists will be honored today at the Heroes Game in Lincoln between the Cornhuskers and the Hawkeyes. KIMT-TV reports Katie Gudenkauf was attending an indoor soccer tournament in March when one of the players collapsed. Officials say Gudenkauf performed first aid on the player, saving his life. James Wilke, a Columbus, Nebraska farmer was killed March 14, during the historic flooding. He was crossing a bridge with his tractor, trying to reach stranded motorists, when the bridge collapsed. He was swept away, and his body was found downstream.

AURORA, IA (IRN) – The population of Aurora, Iowa nearly doubles on Thanksgiving Day each year, according to KCRG-TV The town of about 180 people is flooded with about 120 members of the Brunkhorst family. This year, the gathering highlighted the family’s thankfulness for veterans. Each veteran in the family received a Quilt of Honor, a gift that’s a token of thanks to those who have served.

BEIJING, CHINA (IRN) – China reacted furiously today to President Donald Trump signing two bills aimed at supporting human rights in Hong Kong, summoning U.S. ambassador Terry Branstad to protest and warning the move would undermine cooperation with Washington. Hong Kong, a former British colony that was granted semi-autonomy when China took control in 1997, has been rocked by six months of sometimes violent pro-democracy demonstrations. The clash comes at a sensitive time and could upset already thorny trade negotiations between the two nations.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with knowingly infecting two females, one a minor, with a sexually transmitted disease, according to KCRG-TV. Lamont James, 33, faces multiple charges. He’s HIV positive.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – After nearly three decades, a popular coach at Des Moines’ Roosevelt High School has been let go. KCCI-TV reports Joe McQuerry has coached boys track at Roosevelt for 29 years, 24 of them as head coach. He has also coached girls cross-country. School officials wouldn’t say why he was fired.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – Road conditions were difficult in Northern Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, with snow blowing onto rural highways and creating ice. KIMT-TV reports the bad weather may be to blame for a wreck on Highway 65 just south of Mason City. An Iowa DOT snowplow traveling southbound on the highway collided with a tractor trailer heading northbound. The snow plow spun around and struck another vehicle. The semi was totaled. No one was injured.

USA (IRN) – It’s Thanksgiving, and almost 50 million people will take to the road this weekend. Trooper Bob Conrad with the Iowa State Patrol says, “when you are driving down the road pay attention, watch your speed, put down your phone. Really pay attention, things can happen quickly. If you are late you are going to be late, simple as that.”